Questions answered by Stephanie Michelle Sauer

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Custodial parent traveling out of country with child.

Stephanie's answer | Answered on October 17, 2016

If there is no court order dictating when each parent has the child in his or her care and the non-custodial parent will not be missing any of that...

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Amending Divorce Pleadings

Stephanie's answer | Answered on October 17, 2016

I agree that you should confer with your current counsel. If you are having issues with your current counsel then you should immediately consult...

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Can I get full custody of my kids?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on October 17, 2016

You may certainly request from the court that you be awarded sole legal and physical custody. If the father requests visitation then the court will...

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May I ask for a change of venue in a J&DR protection order case to remove the case from a judge I believe is biased?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on October 14, 2016

It is extremely unlikely that a request for a change of venue would be successful. However, if a final protective order is entered then the matter...

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Divorced (I think) for 10 years. Date of marriage is wrong on all paperwork, including property agreement, still legal?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on October 12, 2016

You are legally divorced even if the date of marriage is wrong in the pleading and final order. However, if you would like to correct the date then...

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How is a custody evaluator supposed to handle domestic abuse allegations?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on October 11, 2016

Custody evaluations can be used in various ways in divorce and custody cases. Typically, the expert is required to appear and testify. Much of the...

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What's the Virginia state law for child support to end if the child is 18 and graduated from high school?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on October 06, 2016

Under the Code of Virginia, neither parent is required to contribute child support beyond high school or 19, whichever occurs first. It is...

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How can my husband adopt my son without the biological father consenting?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on May 22, 2014

Under the Code of Virginia, a parent can file a Petition for a Stepparent Adoption even when the biological parent does not consent if that...

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Is there any such thing as spousal arrange ? if married over twenty three years and separated from spouse for three years

Stephanie's answer | Answered on May 15, 2014

Until an action is filed with the court then neither spouse has any "legal" obligation to support the other spouse. Filing a petition or motion...

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Can you appeal an Order from the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, to which a party has agreed to, to the Circuit Court?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

Yes, there is a "de novo" right to appeal. However, while the Circuit Court can and will consider all the evidence again with new and fresh eyes...

Stephanie Michelle Sauer's Answers (142)

Custodial parent traveling out of country with child.

Amending Divorce Pleadings

Can I get full custody of my kids?

May I ask for a change of venue in a J&DR protection order case to remove the case from a judge I believe is biased?

Divorced (I think) for 10 years. Date of marriage is wrong on all paperwork, including property agreement, still legal?

How is a custody evaluator supposed to handle domestic abuse allegations?

What's the Virginia state law for child support to end if the child is 18 and graduated from high school?

How can my husband adopt my son without the biological father consenting?

Is there any such thing as spousal arrange ? if married over twenty three years and separated from spouse for three years

Can you appeal an Order from the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, to which a party has agreed to, to the Circuit Court?